Originally Posted by
jamar
I decided to call first to see if I can do it in HK, and the people at Forever Bright say that I can still get a 6-month multi L for HK$1750, so it's not totally hopeless. Unfortunately, the Q visa requires some paperwork of my grandparents (apparently it has to be direct-line relation- no aunts/uncles/cousins) so I'd be getting my immediate visa needs taken care of first.
Since you say it has to be direct, what about traveling companions? My wife will have no problem meeting the direct line requirement but will I be able to get one also? My only relatives over there are via her.